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PO Box 1170 Fortitude Valley
Queensland 4006 Australia
This new tower, in the historic Queens Gardens precinct of Brisbane, responds to its context in a rigorous and sensitive manner by reflecting the surrounding development from the mid 19th century to the late 20th century. This new tower, in the historic Queens Gardens precinct of Brisbane, responds to its context in a rigorous and sensitive manner by reflecting the surrounding development from the mid 19th century to the late 20th century.
Where this site adjoins the historic sandstone Family Services building a sophisticated and nuanced design strategy has given form to a 21st century office building. Generous well-illuminated office floors provide contemporary workplace environments.
The bottom section of the tower is defined by a sandstone colonnaded podium, above which sits the mid section of the tower, characterised by a syncopated arrangement of protruding metal vertical sunshades. A cost efficient solar glazed facade wraps around the bulk of the building.
This approach to designing new buildings in the city that reflect the history of the site offers a more authentic reading of place and higher commercial value as a result of the design quality.